Japanese Grand Prix
Round 17 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan
2006-10-08
Winner: Fernando Alonso (Renault)
Who won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2006 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Fernando Alonso driving for Renault, starting from 5th on the grid. Felipe Massa finished second, +16.151 behind, with Giancarlo Fisichella completing the podium. Fernando Alonso also set the fastest lap of the race at 1:32.676. 4 drivers failed to finish the race. This was Round 17 of the 2006 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Kimi Räikkönen was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 6 positions from P11 to finish P5.
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Race Results
Qualifying
| Pos | Driver | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felipe Massa | 1:30.112 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | 1:31.279 |
| 3 | Ralf Schumacher | 1:30.595 |
| 4 | Jarno Trulli | 1:30.420 |
| 5 | Fernando Alonso | 1:30.976 |
| 6 | Giancarlo Fisichella | 1:31.696 |
| 7 | Jenson Button | 1:30.847 |
| 8 | Rubens Barrichello | 1:31.972 |
| 9 | Nick Heidfeld | 1:31.811 |
| 10 | Nico Rosberg | 1:30.585 |
| 11 | Kimi Räikkönen | 1:32.080 |
| 12 | Robert Kubica | 1:31.204 |
| 13 | Pedro de la Rosa | 1:31.581 |
| 14 | Mark Webber | 1:31.647 |
| 15 | Vitantonio Liuzzi | 1:31.741 |
| 16 | Christijan Albers | 1:32.221 |
| 17 | David Coulthard | 1:32.252 |
| 18 | Robert Doornbos | 1:32.402 |
| 19 | Scott Speed | 1:32.867 |
| 20 | Takuma Sato | 1:33.666 |
| 21 | Tiago Monteiro | 1:33.709 |
| 22 | Sakon Yamamoto | — |
Position Changes
Lap Positions (Top 5)
| Driver | L5 | L10 | L15 | L20 | L25 | L30 | L35 | L40 | L45 | L50 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonso | P4 | P4 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 |
| Massa | P2 | P2 | P5 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 |
| Fisichella | P6 | P6 | P9 | P7 | P6 | P4 | P6 | P4 | P3 | P3 | P3 |
| Button | P7 | P7 | P3 | P9 | P7 | P6 | P4 | P5 | P4 | P4 | P4 |
| Räikkönen | P9 | P9 | P6 | P4 | P8 | P7 | P5 | P3 | P5 | P5 | P5 |
2006 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso (Renault) won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix on October 8, 2006 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Fernando Alonso (Renault). P2: Felipe Massa (Ferrari), +16.151 behind. P3: Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault), +23.953 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Felipe Massa took pole position for the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix.
Who set the fastest lap at the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso set the fastest lap of the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix with a time of 1:32.676.
Which team won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Renault won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso taking victory.